Global Location Insights

Global Location Insights provide a versatile foundation for location intelligence across the world.

Enrichment datasets

Global Geocodes provide reliable and accurate latitude and longitude coordinates for specified addresses, sourced from a single trusted provider, ensuring dependable geospatial data for a wide range of applications.

Dataset identifier geocodes
Data source © HERE. All rights reserved.

This Enrichment set is ideal for use cases such as mapping, delivery optimization, and spatial analysis, where precise location information is critical. It includes essential geocoding data such as latitude and longitude coordinates, offering a streamlined solution for businesses that require accurate geospatial data without any additional attributes.

Each Enrichment dataset is divided into one or more items. Experian Address Validation can be configured to return these items via the Enrichment section. Find detailed information about the available elements for the geocodes Enrichment set below.

Attribute Type Description
latitude double The latitude of the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
longitude double The longitude of the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
match_level string Indicates the match precision of the geocode for the specified address.

Append the attributes object to your /Format or /Validate request and set the Add-Enrichment header. List the attributes you wish to retrieve in the geocodes object. All available attributes and full request and response structures are shown below.

Request Response
{
    ...,
    "attributes": {
        "geocodes": [
            "latitude",
            "longitude",
            "match_level",
        ]
    }
}
{
    ...,
    "enrichment": {
        "result": {
            "geocodes": {
                "latitude": double,
                "longitude": double,
                "match_level": "string"
            }
        }
    }
}

The Premium Global Location Insights Enrichment set, sourced from multiple trusted providers, ensures comprehensive and accurate geospatial data, including precise latitude/longitude coordinates and detailed time zone information.

Unlike Premium Global Lite, this dataset provides dynamic time zone data such as current offsets, daylight saving transitions, and sunrise/sunset times, empowering businesses to make precise, time-sensitive location-based decisions across diverse regions.

Dataset identifier premium_location_insight
Data source © Crown copyright and database rights 2019. Ordnance Survey. All rights reserved.
© PSMA Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
© New Zealand Post. All rights reserved.
© U.S. Census Bureau. All rights reserved.
© HERE. All rights reserved.
© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

The Premium Global Location Insights dataset provides enriched geospatial and time zone information for specified addresses. It includes precise latitude and longitude coordinates, grid reference system values, and entry points for enhanced geocoding accuracy.

Time zone data includes current offsets, daylight saving transitions, and sunrise/sunset times, dynamically calculated based on the request timestamp. These attributes enable precise geospatial analysis and support applications such as delivery optimization, location-based services, and time-sensitive operations.

Each Enrichment dataset is divided into one or more items. Experian Address Validation can be configured to return these items via the Enrichment section. Find detailed information about the available elements for the premium_location_insight Enrichment set below.

geocodes element

Attribute Type Description
latitude double The latitude of the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
longitude double The longitude of the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
match_level string Indicates the precision of the geocode for the specified address.

geocodes_building_xy element

Attribute Type Description
x_coordinate double Easting (X-axis) value in the grid reference system.
y_coordinate double Northing (Y-axis) value in the grid reference system.

geocodes_access element

An array of entry points to the specified address. Every entry point is defined by the following attributes.

Attribute Type Description
latitude double The latitude of the entry point to the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
longitude double The longitude of the entry point to the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.

time element

An array of time zone information returned based on the specified address. Each time zone information object includes the following attributes:

Attribute Type Description
time_zone_id string The IANA time zone ID for the specified address (e.g., "Europe/London").
generic string The generic time zone name for the specified address (e.g., "United Kingdom Time").
standard string The standard time zone name for the specified address (e.g., "Greenwich Mean Time").
daylight string The daylight saving time zone name for the specified address (e.g., "British Summer Time").
reference_time reference_time object The current time zone information, including offsets and sunrise/sunset times. Values are based on the current timestamp, so sunrise and sunset times will vary depending on the date of the request.
time_transition array of time_transition objects Information about daylight saving time (DST) transitions, including start and end times in ISO 8601 format.

reference_time element

The current time zone information for the specified address, including offsets and sunrise/sunset times. Each reference_time object is based on the current timestamp, meaning values like sunrise and sunset will change depending on the date of the request. The object includes the following attributes:

Attribute Type Description
tag string The current time zone tag (e.g., "BST", "GMT").
standard_offset string The standard time offset from UTC for the specified address at the current timestamp (e.g., "00:00:00").
daylight_savings string The daylight saving time offset from UTC for the specified address at the current timestamp (e.g., "01:00:00").
sunrise string The local time of sunrise for the specified address on the current date, expressed in ISO 8601 format (e.g., "2023-04-11T06:32:15.2599306+01:00").
sunset string The local time of sunset for the specified address on the current date, expressed in ISO 8601 format (e.g., "2023-04-11T20:16:52.0569033+01:00").

time_transition element

An array of DST transition periods for the specified address. Each time_transition object includes the following attributes:

Attribute Type Description
tag string The time zone tag during the transition period (e.g., "BST", "GMT").
standard_offset string The standard time offset from UTC during the transition period (e.g., "00:00:00").
daylight_savings string The daylight saving time offset from UTC during the transition period (e.g., "01:00:00").
utc_start string The UTC start time of the transition period, expressed in ISO 8601 format (e.g., "2023-03-26T01:00:00Z").
utc_end string The UTC end time of the transition period, expressed in ISO 8601 format (e.g., "2023-10-29T01:00:00Z").

Append the attributes object to your /Format or /Validate request and set the Add-Enrichment header. List the attributes you wish to retrieve in the premium_location_insight object. All available attributes and full request and response structures are shown below.

Request Response
{
  ...,
  "attributes": {
    "premium_location_insight": [
      "geocodes",
      "geocodes_building_xy",
      "geocodes_access",
      "time"
    ]
  }
}
{
  ...,
  "enrichment": {
    "result": {
      "premium_location_insight": {
        "geocodes": {
          "latitude": double,
          "longitude": double,
          "match_level": "string",
        },
        "geocodes_building_xy": {
          "x_coordinate": double,
          "y_coordinate": double
        },
        "geocodes_access": [
          {
            "latitude": double,
            "longitude": double
          }
        ],
        "time": [
          {
            "time_zone_id": "string",
            "generic": "string",
            "standard": "string",
            "daylight": "string",
            "reference_time": {
              "tag": "string",
              "standard_offset": "string",
              "daylight_savings": "string",
              "sunrise": "string",
              "sunset": "string",
            },
            "time_transition": [
              {
                "tag": "string",
                "standard_offset": "string",
                "daylight_savings": "string",
                "utc_start": "string",
                "utc_end": "string",
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Premium Global Lite Location Insights focuses on delivering precise latitude and longitude coordinates sourced from multiple trusted providers. This streamlined dataset is ideal for applications requiring accurate geospatial data without the need for dynamic time zone information, offering a lightweight solution for location-based decision-making across diverse regions.

Dataset identifier premium_location_insight
Data source © Crown copyright and database rights 2019. Ordnance Survey. All rights reserved.
© PSMA Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
© New Zealand Post. All rights reserved.
© U.S. Census Bureau. All rights reserved.
© HERE. All rights reserved.

The Premium Global Lite Location Insights dataset provides enriched geospatial information for specified addresses. It includes precise latitude and longitude coordinates, grid reference system values, and entry points for enhanced geocoding accuracy. These attributes enable precise geospatial analysis and support applications such as delivery optimization and location-based services.

Each Enrichment dataset is divided into one or more items. Experian Address Validation can be configured to return these items via the Enrichment section. Find detailed information about the available elements for the premium_location_insight Enrichment set below.

geocodes element

Attribute Type Description
latitude double The latitude of the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
longitude double The longitude of the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
match_level string Indicates the precision of the geocode for the specified address.

geocodes_building_xy element

Attribute Type Description
x_coordinate double Easting (X-axis) value in the grid reference system.
y_coordinate double Northing (Y-axis) value in the grid reference system.

geocodes_access element

An array of entry points to the specified address. Every entry point is defined by the following attributes.

Attribute Type Description
latitude double The latitude of the entry point to the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.
longitude double The longitude of the entry point to the specified address, expressed in decimal degrees.

Append the attributes object to your /Format or /Validate request and set the Add-Enrichment header. List the attributes you wish to retrieve in the premium_location_insight object. All available attributes and full request and response structures are shown below.

Request Response
{
  ...,
  "attributes": {
    "premium_location_insight": [
      "geocodes",
      "geocodes_building_xy",
      "geocodes_access",
      "time"
    ]
  }
}
{
  ...,
  "enrichment": {
    "result": {
      "premium_location_insight": {
        "geocodes": {
          "latitude": double,
          "longitude": double,
          "match_level": "string",
        },
        "geocodes_building_xy": {
          "x_coordinate": double,
          "y_coordinate": double
        },
        "geocodes_access": [
          {
            "latitude": double,
            "longitude": double
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

The what3words Enrichment set allows users to look up postal addresses within a small radius of a provided what3words address. Finding hard-to-reach addresses can be a real headache, causing problems and delays in getting deliveries to their destinations. This is especially true for rural areas and places with imprecise postal codes, where orders often end up in the wrong spot, leading to frustration and wasted time and resources. To make things smoother, let your customers tell you exactly where they want their deliveries.

Dataset identifier what3words
Data source © what3words Limited. All rights reserved.

By storing the customer-provided what3words address alongside the corresponding postal address and appending latitude and longitude information accurate to a 3-meter square, delivery drivers can locate precise drop-off points such as front doors, driveways, or safe places for deliveries. This improves last-mile delivery efficiency and ensures greater accuracy in reaching the exact location specified by the end user.

Each Enrichment dataset is divided into one or more items. Experian Address Validation can be configured to return these items via the Enrichment section. Find detailed information about the available elements for the what3words Enrichment set below.

Attribute Type Description
latitude double The latitude of the specified what3words address, expressed in decimal degrees.
longitude double The longitude of the specified what3words address, expressed in decimal degrees.
name string The what3word address. A unique three-word identifier , e.g. "pretty.needed.chill".
description string The nearest place to the specified what3words address (e.g., "near Oxford, Oxfordshire").

Append the attributes object to your /Format or /Validate request and set the Add-Enrichment header. List the attributes you wish to retrieve in the what3words object. All available attributes and full request and response structures are shown below.

Request Response
{
    ...,
    "attributes": {
        "what3words": [
            "latitude",
            "longitude",
            "name",
            "description"
        ]
    }
}
{
    ...,
    "enrichment": {
        "result": {
            "what3words": {
                "latitude": double,
                "longitude": double,
                "name": "string",
                "description": "string"
            }
        }
    }
}